Niger’s ongoing struggle: facing conflict and isolation
Caught between the threat of armed groups and diplomatic isolation under the junta led by Abdourahamane Tiani, Niger is experiencing one of the most severe economic and security crises in its recent history. In regions affected by militants, daily survival has become a profound act of resilience.
As dusk settles over the outskirts of Zinder in southeastern Niger, Rabiatou, a 29-year-old, begins to pack up her market stall. With a bundle of second-hand clothes balanced on her head, she starts her journey home. Today, she managed to sell only a single item for 1,000 F CFA, with half of that meager income already spent on her transportation. Upon her arrival, her baby, strapped to her back, gurgles with delight at the sight of its three
